Michael Overbeck (b.
1996) is a photographer and director living in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia.
Raised in this environment, his perspective developed through time spent moving through place – running, biking, skiing – building an understanding of effort, rhythm, and presence. He began photographing at thirteen, drawn to documenting moments that felt real, fleeting, and lived.
His work prioritizes presence over observation. Collaborating closely with athletes, often in remote environments, he creates imagery that reflects both the landscape and the people shaped by it.
Available for projects worldwide
AWARDS & RECOGNITION 2025, VIMFF, Official Selection, Director, ‘Balancing Act’
2025, IF3, Official Selection, Director, ‘Balancing Act’
2023, Banff Mountain Film, Official Selection, Producer, ‘Progression’
2023, Banff Mountain Film, Official Selection, Producer, ‘Creating Space’
2023, VIMFF, Official Selection, Producer, ‘Creating Space’
CLIENTS
Arc’teryx MAAP DJI Helly Hansen MEC Raide Research Freaks of Nature Icebreaker Toyota Peak Performance La Sportiva 7Mesh Coros